Alexa Enabled Devices Coming To Australia And New Zealand In Early 2018

Amazon has announced that Alexa and Alexa-enabled devices will land in Australia and New Zealand in early 2018. The Echo will be part of the launch, although Amazon is keeping a lid on the  date and the exact Echo devices it plans to release. Amazon is also buddying up with Kiwi and Aussie services on local Alexa skills. The new crop will mostly be made up of news and media outlets , among them Sky News Australia, Fox Sports, Qantas, Dimmi, Coastalwatch, Air New Zealand, TVNZ, Newstalk ZB, and New Zealand Herald.

Amazon’s Fire Tablet Now Offers More Storage And New Colors

Amazon has announced they’re refreshing its affordable Fire tablet lineup, adding a bigger storage option and new colors. Starting at $49.99, the 7-inch Fire lineup is a perfect first tablet. It’s got everything you need for browsing the web, watching your favorite TV shows, and even playing games. Now it’s available in a selection of new colors. Alongside the black model we’re familiar with, Amazon is now offering blue, magenta, and tangerine. Prices start at the same $49.99 for 8GB of storage or a 16GB model for $69.99. Amazon hasn’t made any improvements to the insides of these devices with this refresh, so you still get the same 1024×600 display, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera, and up to 7 hours of battery life. You can check them out here. What do you think of the refresh ?